Question

A project manager is initiating a project to build a new payroll processing system for a government agency. The requirements are well-documented and stable, the regulatory environment demands full traceability and formal sign-offs at each stage, and the sponsor expects a fixed delivery date with a detailed upfront budget. Which delivery approach is the BEST fit for this project?

Accepted Answer

A predictive (waterfall) approach with phase-gate reviews and baseline change control

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A fully agile approach using short iterations and a continuously reprioritized backlog

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An adaptive approach with no baselines so requirements can evolve freely each sprint

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A hybrid approach that delivers all documentation informally to speed up sign-offs